Jamaal Charles flag football tournament set for this weekend

Published 7:05 pm, Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Jamaal Charles was born in Port Arthur and went to Memorial High School. He played at The University of Texas at Austin and is a Kansas City Chief. (AP Photo)

Jamaal Charles was born in Port Arthur and went to Memorial High School. He played at The University of Texas at Austin and is a Kansas City Chief. (AP Photo)

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This is a photo of Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team sporting his trademark dreadlocks. (AP Photo)

This is a photo of Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team sporting his trademark dreadlocks. (AP Photo)

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Texas running back Jamaal Charles, sporting his trademark dreadlocks, looks toward quarterback Colt McCoy, left, after their 28-25 victory over Nebraska in their college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Austin, Texas. Charles ran for fourth-quarter touchdowns of 25, 86 and 40 yards to carry No. 17 Texas to the victory, sending Nebraska to their fourth-straight loss. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) less

Texas running back Jamaal Charles, sporting his trademark dreadlocks, looks toward quarterback Colt McCoy, left, after their 28-25 victory over Nebraska in their college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, ... more

Photo: Harry Cabluck, STF

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Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) (left) and Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) (right) during the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Oct. 17, 2010, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) (left) and Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) (right) during the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Staff

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The Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) (right) tackles the Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) during the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Oct. 17, 2010, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

The Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) (right) tackles the Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) during the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, NFL football ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Staff

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball past Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs during the first half of their preseason NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) less

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball past Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs during the first half of their preseason NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Thursday, ... more

This is a photo of Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team sporting his trademark dreadlocks. (AP Photo)

This is a photo of Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team sporting his trademark dreadlocks. (AP Photo)

Photo: Anonymous, CTR

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Texas running back Jamaal Charles, sporting his trademark dreadlocks, looks toward quarterback Colt McCoy, left, after their 28-25 victory over Nebraska in their college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Austin, Texas. Charles ran for fourth-quarter touchdowns of 25, 86 and 40 yards to carry No. 17 Texas to the victory, sending Nebraska to their fourth-straight loss. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) less

Texas running back Jamaal Charles, sporting his trademark dreadlocks, looks toward quarterback Colt McCoy, left, after their 28-25 victory over Nebraska in their college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, ... more

Photo: Harry Cabluck, STF

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In this photo released by the University of Texas, Texas running back Jamaal Charles sporting his trademark dreadlocks is shown with legendary Longhorn Earl Campbell, right, in the Texas weight room on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007 in Austin, Texas. Campbell, the NFL Hall of Famer who won the Heisman Trophy 30 years ago, has become a mentor to Charles, giving him advice ranging from what it takes to be the best player on the field to the best way to hold the ball to avoid fumbles. (AP Photo/Handout/Jim Sigmon, University of Texas) less

In this photo released by the University of Texas, Texas running back Jamaal Charles sporting his trademark dreadlocks is shown with legendary Longhorn Earl Campbell, right, in the Texas weight room on Tuesday, ... more